In a candid and nostalgic television appearance, acclaimed actress Kate Hudson offered viewers a rare glimpse into her private world by sharing excerpts from her deeply personal childhood journals. The revealing moment occurred during a recent episode of the popular late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where Hudson, fresh from securing her second Oscar nomination for the film Song Sung Blue, admitted to significant hesitation before deciding to bring the intimate notebooks to the set.
A Lifetime of Journaling and Initial Reluctance
Hudson disclosed that she has maintained the habit of journaling since she was approximately eight years old, creating a substantial archive of her thoughts and experiences over the decades. However, when considering sharing these documents publicly, the actress nearly reconsidered entirely. "I started looking through them and I'm like, 'I can't read these. I can't read them,'" she confessed, describing the content as far "too revealing" for comfortable disclosure. The journals, packed with early romantic musings, displayed a surprising level of emotional intensity for someone so young, prompting Hudson to joke that she was "like a little girl writing Sabrina Carpenter songs." She added that many entries focused on feelings and experiences she "shouldn't know about" at such a tender age.
Confessions of Being 'Boy Crazy' and a Dramatic Childhood Poem
Host Jimmy Kimmel quickly identified a recurring theme throughout her youthful writings, leading Hudson to openly admit that she has been "boy crazy" for most of her life. "Oh, I've been boy crazy literally since 1980," she laughed, noting that even her most recent journal entries continue to revolve around themes of romance and relationships. Despite her initial nerves, Hudson agreed to read aloud one of the songs she penned at the age of twelve, a dramatic piece filled with lyrical references to "the touch of a hand, the whimper of a kiss" and "the faint, sweet smell of yesterday's last dance." Amused and slightly mortified by the intensity of her own words, she clarified with a laugh that she hadn't actually kissed anyone at that age, exclaiming, "Hadn't kissed. I have no idea." Kimmel reacted with a stunned "Wow," while Hudson marvelled at the depth of her inner world during childhood.
Career Reflections and Personal Milestones
The conversation also touched upon significant career milestones, with Hudson reflecting on the full-circle moment of receiving her latest Oscar nomination exactly twenty-five years after her first nod for Almost Famous at age twenty-one. "It's wild," she remarked of the quarter-century gap. Additionally, Hudson shared personal anecdotes about her loyalty to the Denver Broncos football team, stemming from her childhood in Colorado during the John Elway era, and her plans for a Super Bowl party complete with tacos and dips—though with a strict ban on her brother Oliver Hudson bringing his elaborate grill, which she humorously predicted would lead to disaster.
Family, Home, and Future Plans
In a more sentimental segment, Hudson opened up about purchasing back the Los Angeles home she grew up in, a 1930s property originally built by Frankenstein director James Whale. She admitted she might still need "to unpack that in therapy," but expressed feeling a deep connection to her grandparents within the house. The actress also recalled childhood memories of not being allowed to attend awards shows with her famous parents, and later lending clothes to her mother, Goldie Hawn, including a halter dress that famously fell off at a party. Looking ahead to the upcoming Oscars ceremony, Hudson confirmed she plans to bring her mother as her date, stating warmly, "How can I not bring my mom? I really want to."
Ultimately, Kimmel floated the creative idea of workshopping Hudson's childhood poem into a full song and performing it with the show's band, to which the actress agreed, embracing the potential for a full-circle artistic moment. However, she admitted she could never fully revisit all her journals like former co-star Matthew McConaughey did for his book Greenlights, finding the vulnerability overwhelming. The interview provided a multifaceted portrait of Hudson's journey from a passionate, journal-keeping child to a celebrated actress navigating fame, family, and personal history.
